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Trump pauses effort to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz, citing deal progress
U.S. President Donald Trump ​said on Tuesday he would briefly pause an operation to help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, citing "great progress" toward a comprehensive agreement with Iran.

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Offensive stage of war ‘over,’ says US secretary of state; urges Iran to make ‘sensible choice’
Trump orders military to pause effort to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Rubio says, 'Iran 'cannot be allowed' to control Strait of Hormuz'; defends US economic pressure campaign
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio described recent US military actions involving Iran as defensive, as tensions continue around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

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Iran’s Ghalibaf says US ‘evil will diminish’ amid Hormuz tensions
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US-Iran War Live: US Concludes Operation Epic Fury, Says Marco Rubio
US and Iranian forces exchange fire as tensions over Strait of Hormuz intensify
Tensions have further escalated after Iran carried out a drone strike on the Fujairah Petroleum Industries Zone in the United Arab Emirates, which left three Indian nationals injured.

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Hegseth says ‘ceasefire is not over,’ as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz
Trump won’t say whether US-Iran ceasefire is still in effect as Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate

Top Trump advisers urge China to leverage Iran ties to reopen Strait of Hormuz to global traffic

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have both expressed a need for China to leverage its tight relations with Tehran to reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz for “their own interests”.

Secretary of State Rubio answers questions on Iran during White House briefing

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a press briefing at the White House and answered questions about the Trump administration's approach to the ongoing conflict and negotiations with Iran.